04 Jun 2017
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#CanWomenSTEM150- 150 Days of Canadian Women in STEM: Week 16 Wrap Up

150 Days of Canadian Women in STEM: Week 16 Wrap Up

There continues to be a gender gap in STEM fields in Canada.

To try to change this, we can tell girls and young women that they are equal to boys and men and that they can do all the same things that boys and men can do. We can tell them that they can have careers and make an impact in STEM fields. We can point them, even nudge them, towards science, technology, engineering, and math education.

But our words might not be enough. These girls and young women need to see the link between themselves and STEM fields. They need to be able to envision themselves there. Gender-based stereotypes are reinforced for them unless they actually see something different. They need to be able to identify with the work being done in STEM fields and connect it to their own lives.


At hEr VOLUTION, we believe strongly in the notion that these girls need role models. According to Webster’s dictionary, a role model is “a person whose behaviour in a particular role is imitated by others.”  hEr VOLUTION strives to connect the next generation of women in STEM with role models in STEM careers — women whose behaviour these girls can imitate in order achieve their own success. Through these role models, the girls and young women receive mentoring, guidance, inspiration, and connections to the industries. They see in action the words that they hear — that there is a place for them in STEM fields.

The 150 Days of Canadian Women in STEM #CanWomenSTEM150 social media campaign is all about role models. Week after week, we strive to bring attention to the stories of some Canadian women role models in a wide variety of STEM fields.

On July 15th, we’re offering the opportunity for girls and young women to meet with some of these role models, to mingle, to gather advice for success, and to be inspired to reach for their own dreams. Consider donating the registration cost for a student to attend the Canadian Women in STEM Conference. That student might meet or hear directly from from the role model who will inspire her to take big steps forward in STEM.

If you missed the six role models who we introduced this week, you can read their profiles now:

Get your tickets today for the Canadian Women in STEM Conference on July 15th!

Between now and July 15, follow hEr VOLUTION’s 150 Days of Canadian Women in STEM on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
 to read unique and inspiring stories of Canada’s females who are having an impact in STEM.

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 Learn more about 150 Days of  Canadian Women in Stem.

Visit the blog for a wrap up of the featured stories each week. 

Use hashtag #CanWomenSTEM150 to help us spread the share these women’s stories.

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